#493928 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #493928 is a brown with ashy undertones and a matte, grounded feel. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable strength, while the warm darkness adds comfort. Use the hex code as a moody background or supporting tone with aged cream and muted olive. White text has about 11.1:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #493928
What is #493928 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #493928 is rgb(73, 57, 40), in HSL hsl(31, 29%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 45%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #493928?
#493928 pairs well with aged cream, muted olive, and soft terracotta, which lift its dark, ashy brown base without overpowering its grounded mood in calm, earthy interfaces and editorial layouts.
Is #493928 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #493928 reads as a subdued warm brown: its red and green values outweigh blue, while low saturation and ashy undertones soften the warmth and give it a serious, matte character.
Is #493928 readable on white or black?
#493928 has a 11.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.